Liu Che is the famous Emperor Wu of Han in history, and the imperial talent of Wen Tao Wuluo. In the Western Han Dynasty, there was also a very powerful general named Huo Zhiyi. Huo became famous at a young age, and at the age of 19, he became a famous general of the Hussars. The power of the Wei family behind Huo's illness was also very large, which made Emperor Wu of Han jealous, so he tried to find a way to test Huo's illness.
Emperor Wu of Han nominally said that in order to reward Huo for his illness, he sent him 10 carts of meat to the military camp. Unexpectedly, Huo went to illness but preferred to let the meat stink rather than eat it with the soldiers. At that time, many people did not understand the behavior of Hodg's disease. It was not until 26 years later, when Emperor Wu of Han destroyed the Wei family due to contradictions, that people realized that huo's practice of going ill at that time was very clever.
First, Liu Che's temptation
The Western Han Dynasty was a relatively good period of development in Chinese history. Especially in the process of communication with the Western Regions, the Western Han Dynasty expanded its cultural and political influence. In the whole process of the Western Han Dynasty, the most famous emperor was Emperor Wu of Han. Emperor Wu of Han was made crown prince at the age of seven and succeeded to the throne when he was 16 years old.
Emperor Wu of han reigned for more than fifty years. In the past 50 years, he has implemented various regulations from the political, legal, military and cultural aspects, so that the development of the Western Han Dynasty has reached a peak period. Emperor Wu of Han himself became a well-known emperor in history.
Emperor Wu of han strengthened the centralization of power politically, and he created a new official position called The Great Sima (大司馬). This official position has only gimmicks and has no actual military or political power. To some extent, it is a prestigious position specially prepared for the relatives of the emperor and the state. Therefore, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, he let Wei Qing and Huo Goyi take the position of Grand Sima (大司馬).
From this move of Emperor Wu of Han, it can also be seen that he wants to balance Wei Qing and Huo's intentions. As an emperor, Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty certainly did not trust the state's military power to the hands of his ministers. Even Wei Qing and Huo Fuyi were loyal subjects who were bent on serving the country. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also strengthened the official positions responsible for supervision and expanded the relevant posts.
This initiative also laid the foundation for the disaster that followed. Because these officials in charge of supervision often report and expose indiscriminately because of certain nepotism or personal grievances. This also caused a great deal of panic among the civil and military officials of the imperial court. Huo Fuyi was a famous general in the Western Han Dynasty, and he was also supported and loved by the people, and could be regarded as a national hero in the Western Han Dynasty.
Huo Went ill from a noble family, and his uncle Wei Qing was a great general of the dynasty. And his aunt Wei Zifu was the future empress. So Hodge had received a good education since birth, and he himself was particularly interested in the military. Therefore, his family pays more attention to him and cultivates him in this regard.
Hodg entered the army at the age of 17. At the age of 18, he was famous for leading 800 cavalry deep into the desert alone and effectively attacking the Xiongnu. Later, when he was 19 years old, he became a general of the Western Han Dynasty. He twice commanded the Battle of Hexi and captured four important huns.
At this time, Emperor Wu of Han had already begun to be jealous of Huo's illness, not only Huo's illness but also Wei Qing's illness. At this time, Huo went to the disease, not only had strong personal ability, but also had a good reputation among the people. Not to mention, he is still very young. These advantages of Huo's illness were all feared by Emperor Wu of Han as an emperor.
So Emperor Wu of Han began to think of ways to test Huo to get sick. Because in Emperor Wu of Han's thoughts, although Huo Wentai was ostensibly a loyal subject, he did not dare to ensure that Huo Wentai had any other thoughts in his heart. Emperor Wu of Han's practice was to send 10 carts of meat to huo's illness to the army.
Second, the response to Huo's disease
The main task of the army led by Huo Fuyi was to fight against the Xiongnu. Therefore, they often go deep into the desert, whether it is climatic conditions or living conditions, it is very bad. But as soldiers, their duty is to defend the country without fear of hardship and difficulty. In the army at that time, it was difficult to see meat.
In most cases, dry food is used to feed the stomach, because dry food is both easy to carry and quickly replenishes sugar and energy. Huo went ill as a general on horseback and had a prominent family background. Therefore, there is no shortage of food and clothing for Huo's disease, let alone this bite of meat.
If Emperor Wudi of Han really wanted to reward Huo for his illness, he had a better choice. Emperor Wudi of han sent these 10 carts of meat to the military camp, and everyone thought that Huo would go to the sick meeting to share it with the soldiers. So in the beginning, the soldiers were happy to wait to eat meat.
Unexpectedly, Huo went ill and did not intend to eat these meats, let alone eat with the soldiers. He kept the meat rewarded by Emperor Wu of Han on hold until it was finally broken and thrown away. Huo Fuyi could detect that this was Emperor Wu of Han testing him or pointing at him. Huo Washi was only a general who led the army to fight, and he did not have the power and should not distribute the rewards given to him by Emperor Wu of Han to others.
At that time, this was a very arrogant act. Huo went to fame at a young age, and his aunt and uncle were also in the former dynasty and harem, living in power disputes and crushing. Therefore, Huo Fuyi was well aware of the principle that accompanying the king was like accompanying the tiger, and he only did this in order to satisfy Emperor Wu of Han.
Third, the way of getting along with kings and subjects
Huo's practice of going to the disease made many people feel particularly incomprehensible at the time. But then, after 26 years, people suddenly realized. Because in the later period of the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, some of his selfishness and suspicions were revealed. Huo's illness led to his untimely death due to long-term fatigue in the army.
However, Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty's desire to expand the territory has not been weakened, and in his later years, he was even more exhausted. Crown Prince Liu advised him many times, but he did not listen. At that time, the national strength of the Western Han Dynasty had been greatly weakened by years of conquest. This has led to unstable foundations and social unrest in the country. In the end, the contradictions between Emperor Wu of Han and the crown prince intensified, and the prince committed suicide and the Wei family was destroyed.
In fact, it is not difficult to see from this that What Emperor Wudi of Han wanted was an obedient courtier, and it was best to help him solve problems and achieve his grand cause, and he could not do a great job. Huo's practice many years ago was just in line with the wishes of Emperor Wu of Han, and also allowed Huo to escape the disaster himself.
4. Summary
In ancient China, the emperor was transcendent. Therefore, in ancient China, it was difficult to be a courtier and it was even more difficult to be a loyal subject. Just like Huo's disease, on the one hand, he has to fight for the country and work hard. On the other hand, he also had to go to great lengths to watch out if the emperor would trip himself up behind his back.
Fortunately, Huo went to the disease and left a hand to escape the disaster. However, because of long-term hard work, it led to overwork and death. More than 20 years later, the Wei family was finally wiped out for offending Emperor Wu of Han.